Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-11-02
GOVERNOR FORAkER AND HIS DAY
IN SPRINGFIELD.

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The citizens of Springfield have made
large preparations TO receive. entertain and
honor Mr.. Joseph Benson Foraker, gov
ernor of Ohio, today-W Wednesday. Novem-
Der I'd, 1887. Ii is not liz ely that any other
man could have been brought here, on this
occasion, whose coming and presence
would have excited more interest and en-
thusiasm. The only nomination of Gov
ernor Foraker which was confirmed at the
polls was made in our big wigwam, erected
in tie Market space, two years ago, on the
very site of the mammoth pavilion which
stands there today, and in which Governor
Foraker speaks. We may add. just here.
that the people of Springfield especial
ly our republican citizens-are among the
governors most enthusiastic and substan-
tial personal and political friends.
This state of things is not freak. 1t is
the direct fruit of Governor Foraker's own
character and career. Years ago Spring
field men foresaw that this young man was
to take very prominent part in public af-
fairs, and he has given vindication to their
Judgment in that line. He is now the most
influential and prominent republican of
his age i'm the United States. lie is
known. and most fayorably known.
in the great political centsrs and circles OF
the country. In New York. Pittsburg and
Philadelphia. have his ringing utterances
been heard. and he has also made most
creditable record in the periodical literature
of the day. lie has shown himself think
er as well as talker, and when action
and prompt aciiOn-was required. he has
materialized at the front in manner that
has electrified the nation.
His course concerning the rebel flag or
der Of President Cleveland showed his
character and quality. He. of all Others,
acted on the spur of the moment, but ia such
a way as to reflect honor upon his judg-
ment As well as his patriotism. and to &C.
complish his noble purpose. Mr.. Cleveland
has suffered from no source such an effect
i've assault upon his policy and spirit and
methods of administration rs that made
upon him by Governor FOraker-and made
without malice or partisan purpose, simply
in the interest of patriotism and decency.
The order was revoked. The president did
actually quail before the indignation Of the
American people. aroused by the utterances
and action of the young leader Of the hour.
Governor Foraker. of Ohio.
Governor Foraker has shown also. that he
is great i'm administration. He has not
been merely an ornamental governor but
has found plenty to do, and has managed
the affairs of the state in the interest of
justice and fairness-Of economy and ef-
fi.iency. All departments of the state
government have felt the touch of his
strong hand and have been improved in
their condition and operations. The pen
itentiary has been restored to a condition Of
self-support. Indeed. Governor Foraker
has rendered good service, as chief magis-
trate of Ohio. to democrats. labor union
men. prohibitionists and all classes Of cit
izens, As well as to republicans. and now,
at this time, when he is a candidate for re-
election. his name and his fame are absO-
lutely stainless. His official acts are above
He has proved q good, able.
honest. efficient governor, and is honored
abroad, throughout the country as well As
q home.
Then il must be known to all that Gov
ernor Foraker has made one of the most
efficient and magnificent personal canvasses
of the State that has been made since the
days of Tom Corwin. He has made most
wonderful and magnetic speeches every
where and has been honored by series of
popular oyations.
Ii is because Of these facts that Governor
Foraker receives q welcome at Springfield
loday such Is no man has received since
James q. Blaine was here In 1884.